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Rotterdammers are the best non-native English speakers in the world

According to the EF English Proficiency Index, Rotterdam is the most adept at speaking English as a...

Sex discrimination in the Dutch workplace is still a thing: study

Sex discrimination in the workplace is still a regular occurrence, but who would have guessed that this...

Minimise your climate impact in the Netherlands: 5 steps

How do we minimise our climate impact? The climate crisis is here, and it's easy to feel overwhelmed and useless...

Integrating into Dutch life: the do’s and don’ts at the train station

When I initially sat down to brainstorm for this article, it was quite difficult to think of...

Museumnacht Amsterdam 2019: everything you need to know

Over 32,000 people will flock to Museumnacht Amsterdam 2019, inspired by a night of open doors, jaw-dropping...

Volunteering in the Netherlands: the unique magic of the Happiness Walk

Have you considered volunteering in the Netherlands? Volunteering can not only make other's lives better and provide...

Dutch pension system ranked as the best in the world

The Netherlands' pension system has been ranked as the best in the world by the Melbourne Mercer...

Will the Netherlands pass a law to allow daycare centers to refuse unvaccinated children?

D66's proposal to pass a law which would allow childcare centers to refuse unvaccinated children from being...